Historical Events
- British writer Kazuo Ishiguro is awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature
- Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
- Storm Nate kills at least 22 people passing through Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras
- Vegas Golden Knights make their NHL debut in Dallas, winning 2-1 over the Stars
Famous Deaths
- Connie Hawkins, American professional basketball player, 1961-76 ABA MVP-1968 (Harlem Globetrotters, 1963-66; Phoenix Suns, L.A. Lakers), dies of cancer at 75
- Terry Downes, British middleweight boxing champion (1961-62), dies at 81
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About October 6, 2017
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) - Cardi B
#1 Song: Rockstar - Post Malone Ft. 21 Savage
